Sometimes we need prayer, but have no idea how to speak the Words our hearts long for.
When the tears roll heavy and our souls weep, I hope these short scripture references are a light in dark places for you.
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xoxoxo - Seaora
Here are 10 carefully chosen scriptures for Mis Petites Amores, focused on hope, healing, a mother’s love, God’s love, the power of prayer, and how we are not alone in suffering:
A Mother’s Grief and Weeping
"This is what the Lord says: 'A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.'" (Jeremiah 31:15)
"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." (Psalm 56:8)
"Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children, who faint from hunger at every street corner." (Lamentations 2:19)
"Then she went off and sat down about a bowshot away, for she thought, 'I cannot watch the boy die.' And as she sat there, she began to sob. God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, 'What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there.'" (Genesis 21:16-17)
God’s Comfort and Promises for Mothers
"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem." (Isaiah 66:13)
"Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes in the morning." (Psalm 30:5)
"Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." (John 16:22)
The Power of Prayer and Surrendering Our Children to God
"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life, he will be given over to the Lord." (1 Samuel 1:27-28)
"'If you can?' said Jesus. 'Everything is possible for one who believes.' Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, 'I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!'" (Mark 9:23-24)
Jesus’ Compassion for Mothers and Their Children
"When the Lord saw her, His heart went out to her and He said, 'Don’t cry.' Then He went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, 'Young man, I say to you, get up!' The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother." (Luke 7:13-15)
These scriptures reflect the deep sorrow of a mother’s heart, the unshakable hope we have in God, and His compassion toward those who weep for their children.